Gutter Sense Blog

Can you say yes to any of the following? I am a weekend warrior.  I will do anything to save a buck.  DIY is my preferred mode for…anything.  I would rather do what my spouse asks than risk his/her wrath.  If yes, this article is for you. If you’re...

Spring is a time for showers, May flowers…and new gutters. Yes, we know – it may not roll off the tongue as smoothly, but it’s certainly true. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about when to install new gutters and why regular gutter...

If you’ve ever been told you’re stubborn, you’ve probably simmered a little bit with resentment. After all, “stubborn” has a bad reputation. There are positives, though. Put more simply, stubborn people get more done.  What does being stubborn have to do with gutter...

It’s looming there on your to-do list: gutter cleaning. It might not be a fun task, but gutter cleaning is essential to good home maintenance. Clogged gutters and downspouts are problems, but they can lead to even bigger ones, like costly roof or foundation repairs....

“Made in the USA.” When we see this on a product, buying it makes most of us feel pretty good. We know that we’re supporting American jobs and the economy. But does buying American really matter? And what does “Made in the USA” really mean? In a time when inflation...

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Let’s stir up a pot of hot cocoa and put on some of our favorite classic holiday tunes, like: “White Christmas”—sing it with me, “I’m dreaming of clean gutters/Like the ones I used to know… “All I Want for Christmas Is Clean...

You’ve heard the horror stories about gutter cleaning ladder dangers—the cautionary tales about slipping from the ladder or cutting your hands on screws. Although cleaning the gutters seems straightforward, there are a number of ways this task can go wrong. Any task...

Well, hello there. You’ve probably arrived at this page for one of two reasons:    You’re wondering if it’s time to clean the gutters. (Yes, it is.)   Someone you love asked you to clean the gutters, and you’re wondering if she’s right. (Yes, she is....

A lot can happen when you don’t clean your gutters—and none of it is good. Your gutters keep water flowing away from your house and its foundation. When they are clogged, water overflows and pools around your home, and that’s when trouble starts.  Fall is a good time...

What keeps you up at night? It’s likely that gutter maintenance doesn’t even make the top ten list—unless something goes wrong. How do you know if something is wrong? Setting and sticking to a regular maintenance schedule will help you stay ahead of common problems....